Strategy Specialist

Job Description

Strategy Specialist | Schneider Electric

The Tone:
This is a full-time role at Schneider Electric, located in the U.S. Schneider Electric works at the intersection of automation, electrification, and digitization, aiming to turn sustainability ambitions into tangible actions for a more resilient, efficient, and sustainable world. This position offers a unique chance to shape business strategy, drive growth through high-impact initiatives, and directly contribute to the company’s long-term success and strategic direction.

The TL;DR
• Role: Full Time
• Type: Full-time
• Location: U.S. based
• Pay: $117600–$176400 yearly
• Mission: To support the development of portfolio strategies, assess market and competitive dynamics, and provide insights that inform critical business decisions, thereby contributing to Schneider Electric’s sustained growth and market leadership.

What You’ll Actually Do
• Strategic Planning: Support the development of strategic plans by thoroughly analyzing market trends, competitive dynamics, evolving customer needs, and internal business performance data.
• Portfolio Strategy: Contribute to key portfolio strategy initiatives, partnering with cross-functional teams to support effective execution and diligently track progress towards strategic objectives.
• Insight Generation: Translate complex quantitative and qualitative data and research findings into clear, actionable insights and recommendations that directly inform and guide business decision-making.
• Performance Improvement: Identify and propose opportunities to enhance overall business performance and operational effectiveness, ensuring alignment with Schneider Electric’s strategic objectives.
• Market Intelligence: Conduct comprehensive market, customer, and competitor analyses to proactively uncover new growth opportunities and identify potential emerging risks for the business.

The Must-Haves
• Background: Bachelor’s degree from a top-tier institution in a relevant field such as strategy, management consulting, corporate planning, business analysis, or a related discipline.
• Experience: 3-5 years of professional experience in strategy, management consulting, corporate planning, business analysis, or a closely related field.
• Skills:
• Market Analyses: Evaluate market trends, competitive landscapes, and industry developments to identify strategic opportunities.
• Strategic Thinking: Structure complex problems and develop insights that support strategic decision-making.
• Competitive Analysis: Assess competitor positioning, capabilities, and market actions to inform strategic planning.
• Data Visualization: Present findings clearly through compelling analyses and executive-ready communications.
• Project Management: Coordinate workstreams, manage priorities, and support cross-functional initiatives to successful completion.
• Customer Orientation: Incorporate customer needs and market insights into strategic recommendations.
• Bonus: MBA or an advanced degree is preferred, along with strong analytical and quantitative problem-solving capabilities, and proficiency in data analysis and business intelligence tools.